12th Fail' star Medha Shankr remembers attending a Sonu Nigam concert, says '11-year-old me couldn’t hold back tears'

12th Fail actress Medha Shankr recently met singer Sonu Nigam at a Diwali celebration and took the opportunity to revisit a cherished childhood moment. Sharing a warm photo with the music legend, she opened up about attending one of his concerts when she was just 11 years old.

The actress described how that night left a deep impression on her and how Nigam’s voice still brings her comfort and nostalgia.

An unforgettable concert that moved her to tears

In her post, Medha recalled that Sonu Nigam had been unwell on the night of the concert, so other performers took the stage before him. “Then, for a few minutes, everything went quiet,” she wrote. “Just the lights, the anticipation, and then… that voice singing ‘Suraj Hua Maddham.’ The 11-year-old me couldn’t hold back tears.

I was so overwhelmed. The next two hours were nothing short of magical.”She went on to describe how the crowd joined in singing during one of the songs. “You smiled and said, ‘Wow, aap log toh achha gaate hain.’ And in that moment, I truly believed you were speaking only to me,” Medha shared, adding that Nigam’s voice reminds her of home and her childhood. She ended her post by expressing gratitude, calling him “one of a kind” and thanking him for the inspiration he continues to offer through his music.

New beginnings on the big screen

While the post reflected Medha’s emotional connection with music, it also highlighted her thoughtful and grounded personality. Fans appreciated her heartfelt words and praised her humility.On the professional front, Medha is gearing up for her next release, Ginny Weds Sunny 2, opposite Avinash Tiwary. Following the critical acclaim she received for 12th Fail, audiences are eager to see her in a lighter, romantic role. Directed by Prasshant Jha and produced by Vinod Bachchan, the film is expected to hit theaters next year, promising humor, emotion, and vibrant chemistry between the lead pair.